Crop Report; Harvest Progressing

Tuesday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Crop report There were 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending October 21, 2018. Statewide, the average temperature was 44.6 degrees, 8.9 degrees below normal. Precipitation averaged 0.22 inches, 0.50 inches below normal.Topsoil moisture supply was rated at 1 percent very short, 5... Read More.

Several Weekend Accidents Reported

Tuesday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Several Weekend Accidents Reported Adding to a very busy weekend for the Carmi Police Department were several minor traffic accidents, beginning shortly before noon Friday, when a minor collision occurred on Fairgrounds Road.That accident occurred when Cody B. Inabnit of rural Norris City struck the... Read More.

Busy Weekend for Carmi Police

Tuesday, October 23 by Jc Tinsley

Busy Weekend for Carmi Police Carmi Police had an extremely busy weekend including a response to a domestic dispute that involved a gun and a knife.Arrested in that incident were Desiree J. Murdach, 22 and 18 year old Isabel M. Murdach, both of 105 W.... Read More.

Trump to Visit Southern Illinois

Monday, October 22 by Jc Tinsley

Trump to Visit Southern IllinoisA representative for U.S. Rep. Mike Bost's reelection campaign has confirmed that President Donald Trump will come to southern Illinois to campaign for the incumbent on Saturday, October 27.Trump's visit is set for 4:30 p.m. at Southern Illinois Airport Hangar... Read More.

Lady Bulldogs Fare Well in Fairfield Tournament

Monday, October 22 by Jc Tinsley

Lady Bulldogs Fare Well in Fairfield TournamentWe won against Olney 25-23, 25-23, then played back to back against Christopher and won 25-8, 25-21, then sat out 3 games and lost to Pinckneyville 15-25, 19-25, That put us in the silver flight. We won against... Read More.

Carmi Schools Observing Red Ribbon Week

Monday, October 22 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Schools to Observe Red Ribbon Week Carmi White County Unit 5 Schools will be observing Red Ribbon Week 2018 throughout the coming week; Oct. 22 through Friday, Oct. 26.There will be special events planned at each of the participating attendance centers, including Brownsville, Lincoln... Read More.

Grayville Medical Clinic Open House a Success

Monday, October 22 by Jc Tinsley

FMH Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic Open HouseFairfield Memorial Hospital held the open house for their new Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic on Wednesday, October 10th at Noon with over 100 individuals in attendance. FMH CEO, Katherine Bunting-Williams, Ph.D., welcomed everyone in attendance and... Read More.

Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation Signed

Monday, October 22 by Jc Tinsley

Domestic Violence AwarenessAmanda Johnson with SWAN (Stopping Woman Abuse Now, Inc.), a not for profit organization that has been providing services to low-income families, domestic violence victims, homeless, disabled and the elderly residents of our community since 1981 asked Mayor Pollard to sign the... Read More.

Football Pairings Announced

Monday, October 22 by Jc Tinsley

Football Pairings The IHSA football playoff pairings were announced this weekend.Fairfield was seeded third in the southern half of the Class 3-A bracket and will host Newton in the first round of play. The time and date have not been set yet, but it will... Read More.

Mystery Sign On Rural Road

Friday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Mystery Sign on Rural White County RoadThe White County Highway Department has been busy the past several weeks replacing road markers throughout the county.It was reported at the October County Board meeting, that a number of the signs have been replaced with most of... Read More.